Adolescence: A Difficult Stage of Development for Modern Youth. This paper will examine the stress factors that define this period in young people's lives from a variety of psychological perspectives. The roles of drug use, self-esteem, economic deprivation, family support, cultural differences, and programs to help adolescents in the lives of modern youth will be explored. In this context, it will be argued that the primary factor in the psychological well-being and development of children is family support. As will be seen, psychological studies have noted again and again that the correlation between supportive family environment and the successful passage of youth through adolescence is significantly higher than for any other correlation. 6 pgs. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Pages: 6 Bibliography: 4 source(s) listed Filename: 6873 Development Modern Youth.doc Price: 53.70